Leadership
WMS's research expertise in leadership aims to disseminate research on leading edge practices and experiences in order to enable leaders to positively influence self, others, their organisations and wider society.
CELF
The Community & Enterprise Leadership Foundation (CELF) is an organisation with a mission to grow and connect socially responsible leaders in the Waikato region.
Each year, CELF runs a unique eight-week leadership development programme, delivered over the course of eight months. It brings together established leaders from different kinds of organisations, in an effort to increase the elevation and social impact of all participants.
CELF recently held their 2022 Graduation ceremony, and graduates of this leadership programme are pictured.
Recent news
Phronesis, an Apple podcast focusing on practical wisdom for Leaders offering a smart, fast-paced discussion on all things leadership. Professor in Leadership, Brad Jackson (WMS) and Dr. Suze Wilson (Massey University) collaborate on topic 'Appreciative reflection on the leadership of Jacinda Ardern'.
To listen to the Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott Allen podcast
The Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs) has developed a new research communication platform, The Context: Asia-Pacific, which communicates research relevant to New Zealand’s engagement with the Asia-Pacific, to audiences in the business, policy and education arenas. They recently interviewed Professor Brad Jackson on purpose-driven leadership.
Read Beyond the ‘who’: How purpose-driven leadership transforms organisations
For the International Leadership Association network, Professor Chellie Spiller did a podcast on 'Spheres not Squares' as part of the Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leadership series.
To listen to the Spheres Not Squares podcast
Research at the University of Waikato is helping make the world a better place for all people, helping organisations and policy makers design more gender-responsive policies and practices. Our research is helping to address inequities and understand the experiences and discrimination people in our communities can face.
Professor Chellie Spiller, an advocate for Māori Leadership and Business Development at Waikato Management School, reflects on the importance of diversity of thought and perspective, diversity of people and culture inclusivity in organisations.
Examples of publications
Roche, M., Shang, S., Bentley, T., Catley, B., Blackwood, K., Teo, S., & Sutton, A. (2022). Mindfulness older workers and relational leadership. Journal of Management and Organization, online, 18 pages. doi:10.1017/jmo.2022.11
Spiller, C. (2021). ‘I AM’: Indigenous consciousness for authenticity and leadership. Leadership, 17(4), 491-496. doi:10.1177/1742715021999590
Kempster, S., & Jackson, B. (2021). Leadership for what, why, for whom and where? A responsibility perspective. Journal of Change Management, 21(1), 45-65. doi:10.1080/14697017.2021.1861721
Sun, P., & Shang, S. (2019). Personality traits and personal values of servant leaders. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 40(2), 177-192. doi:10.1108/LODJ-11-2018-0406